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9. Further study options

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 9. Further study options

The University of Melbourne Faculty of Law offers graduate and continuing education programs designed to meet the particular needs of both busy practitioners and those pursuing more scholarly traditions.

Graduates may obtain a masters degree (LLM) by writing a thesis on a research topic, by completing a specified number of postgraduate subjects or by completing a lesser number of postgraduate subjects and a minor thesis. Specialist master degrees in commercial law, comparative law, health and medical law, intellectual property law, international tax, labour relations law, public and international law, and tax, are also available.

Alternatively, specialist graduate diplomas are available in Asian law, banking and finance law, construction law, corporations and securities law, dispute resolution, energy and resources law, government law, health and medical law, insurance law, intellectual property law, international law, international tax, labour relations law, media, communications and information technology law, taxation law, and transnational law.

Higher degrees include the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), based on submission of a major thesis prepared under close supervision, and the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD), based on coursework subjects and a major thesis. The degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) may be conferred on someone who submits a particularly distinguished or important piece of writing which makes a significant contribution to the field of law.

For further information on graduate diplomas or degrees, contact the program manager, graduate studies, in the Faculty of Law.

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